As the days begin to warm with spring around the corner, many will start spring cleaning. If you own a PV solar array, what steps can you take to perform a “spring cleaning”? One step is to clean off your modules. By cleaning the dirt and debris off of solar panels, you can increase the total yield of the system. In addition, having your O&M provider perform annual site maintenance checks will help maximize your system’s output as we move ...

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is one of NASA’s latest telescopes that hopes to better understand the universe. But how does the JWST stay on? The JSWT utilizes solar panels to power its internal systems. Satellites were one of the first uses for Solar Panels, and the Vanguard 1 satellite was one of the first to be powered by solar energy. The JWST consists of (5) solar panels that make up a 2kW system, but its still enough to ...

A solar array can turn your facility into a profit contributor! Reduced Electricity Bills: Once a commercial rooftop solar system is installed, it generates electricity from the sun at no cost. This means businesses can use the energy generated by their solar panels to power their operations, reducing the amount of electricity they need to purchase from the grid. This can result in significant cost savings on their electricity bills, particularly for businesses that use a lot of energy during ...

As The Wall Street Journal stated, “Homeowners and Businesses have seen their gas bills go wild,”….” and the turbulence isn’t going to end anytime soon.” Shouldn’t you be looking at solar and other renewable sources for your commercial facilities? There are many reasons why a building owner or facility manager should consider commercial solar for their rooftops, parking areas, and available ground areas. Incentives, environmental impact, and positive brand are just a few. Over Gordian’s nearly 15 years in the ...

The world is rapidly shifting towards electric vehicles (EVs) as an alternative to traditional cars powered by gasoline. This shift is being driven by a variety of factors, including a focus on tackling climate change, reducing air pollution, and improving energy security. At the heart of EVs is the battery, and this battery is made up of a variety of minerals and elements. Currently, lithium-ion batteries are the most commonly used for EVs, and these batteries require lithium, cobalt, nickel, ...